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Euphonix MC524 Monitor Interface Operation Manual Document Revision: 2.0 Release Date: April, 2003 Part Number: 840-07521-02 MONITOR-COMMS INTERFACE Euphonix, Inc. 220 Portage Ave. Palo Alto, California 94306 Phone: 650-855-0400 Fax: 650-855-0410 Web: http://www.euphonix.com e-mail: info@euphonix.com...
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In the interest of continued product development, Euphonix Inc. reserves the right to make improvements in this manual and the products it describes at any time, without notice or obligation. System 5, S5, Max Air, PatchNet, eMix, EuCon, R-1, Audio Deck, Studio Hub are trademarks of Euphonix, Inc.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The lighting flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
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13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
Euphonix MC524 Monitor Interface Operation Manual Table of Contents List of Figures ........................vi List of Tables ........................vii Overview.......................8 Features .........................8 Mic Inputs....................8 Line Inputs....................8 Line Outputs ....................8 Applications ......................8 Front Panel ......................9 Rear Panel ......................10 Specifications ......................11 Phantom Power: 48 V Jumper Settings ...........13 User Reference....................14...
Euphonix MC524 Monitor Interface Operation Manual Overview The MC524 Monitor Interface centralizes control room monitor and communication signals in one box and places them under remote control by the system operator. The MC524 is a digitally controlled analog signal router and level control device with a built in Talk Back microphone circuit in a 2RU enclosure.
Euphonix MC524 Monitor Interface Operation Manual Front Panel MONITOR-COMMS INTERFACE Figure 1 MC524 Front Panel Power Switch: The power switch turns the unit on/off. Since the MC524 is digitally controlled via software, the power switch is the only front panel control.
D, and Solo. The output cable fans out to eight male XLR connectors. Control (DB-15): Input for digital control signal from Digital Pilot. Signal format is Euphonix TCC bi-directional serial protocol. All patching, switching, and gain controls are communicated via this connection as well as MC524 IP address.
Electronically balanced, transformerless, differential input Gain Variable from 0 dB (unity) to -72 dB Optimum Input Levels Set to 0 dBFS = +27 dBU. Designed to be fed from Euphonix MA703 DAC. Maximum Input Level Before Clipping +28 dBU (sine wave) Maximum Input Voltages...
Euphonix MC524 Monitor Interface Operation Manual Phantom Power: 48 V Jumper Settings Phantom power is enabled by fitting the link to short pins 1 and 2. If not required (i.e., using a dynamic mic) then it should be set to short pins 2 and 3. Pin 1 position can be ascertained by looking for the square pad on the solder side.
Euphonix MC524 Monitor Interface Operation Manual User Reference Standard Configuration recommended locations Digital Core Machine Room Control Room MA703 Use relative locations to determine cable lengths MC524 Figure 4 MC524 Standard Cable Diagram The standard lengths specified in Table 5 are supplied so the monitor interface can be located in the control room.
Euphonix MC524 Monitor Interface Operation Manual MA703 DIGITAL ANALOG OUTPUTS OUTPUTS MADI MADI in from Core 24XLRFto 1xEM90 Monitor bus outs AES/EBU Sync In from MA703 from Studio Hub 8 - Control Room 8 - Mon A 2 - Mon B 12XLRF<>1xEM38...
Euphonix MC524 Monitor Interface Operation Manual Table 8 Out 1 Elco 90 Pinout Crk # Designator 24 X 32 High BO11 Mon A (L) BO12 Mon A (C) BO17 Mon A (R) BO18 Mon A (Sl) BO19 Mon A (Sr)
Euphonix MC524 Monitor Interface Operation Manual Table 10 Out 3 DB-25 Pinout Crk # Designator 24 X 32 High Solo L Solo R 10 9 8 Figure 10 DB-25 Connector...
Euphonix MC524 Monitor Interface Operation Manual MA703 DIGITAL ANALOG OUTPUTS OUTPUTS MADI MADI in from Core 24 female XLR to 1 male Elco 90 Monitor bus outs from MA703 AES/EBU Sync In from Studio Hub 8 - Control Room 8 - Mon A...
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